ETNA VOLCANO PHOTOS
- new flank eruption from the fissure at the Valle del Bove wall in September 2004 -
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10 September 2004: Lava and ice - the new fissure vent at 2600m |
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The new lava flow that emerged on 10 Sept. seen from above; in the area the ground is heavily fractured, with many new fumaroles aligned with the eruptive fissures. |
The new vent emits a lava flow that cuts its path melting older deposits of snow and scoria. | Heavy steaming caused by rapid melting and vaporization of packets of snow falling onto the lava flow. | |
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| Lava flow at dusk. | Lava close-up. | ||
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12 September |
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the new flow in its well-established lava channel, forming an island. |
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| Old dikes on the Valle del Bove wall illuminated by the lava flow. | Strong spattering from the vent begins after sunset, lasting ca. 2 hrs. Bombs are thrown to up to 50 m vertical and horizontal distance. Giarre city lights in the background. | ||
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